2003-2005 - Graduate School - The University of Alabama

Manderson Graduate School of Business219MASTER’S DEGREE REQUIREMENTSAdmission RequirementsMaster’s degrees offered through the Manderson Graduate School of Business reflect a diverse range of missions and objectives. Enrollment in all master’s programsis limited and competitive. Admissions are su per vised by com mit tees of the graduatefaculty in each of the academic programs. The minimum admission requirements are(a) admission to the Graduate School of The University of Alabama, (b) an acceptablescore on the Graduate Management Ad mis sions Test (GMAT), and (c) the completionof an ap pro pri ate undergraduate degree. A par tic u lar master’s program may establishhigher standards and/or specifi c prerequisites for admission. Further information aboutthe requirements for admission to master’s programs is included in the section of thiscatalog pertaining to each specifi c master’s degree and major fi eld or curriculum.Degree Requirements1. Graduate students must meet all the general requirements of the University ofAlabama Graduate School pertaining to the master’s degree.2. The normal course load for graduate students is 12 hours per semester.3. Exceptions to the requirements for the master’s degree may be made only withthe approval of the Faculty Executive Board of the Manderson Graduate School ofBusiness.Second Degree RequirementsA student may pursue two master’s degree programs when such a combination isconsistent with the student’s career and educational objectives. Six semester hours ofeligible credits earned toward one master’s degree may be applied to the requirementsfor a second master’s degree. Accordingly, a student who is interested in combinedprograms is advised to meet with the faculty coordinator of each degree program beforeenrolling, since careful planning is required to achieve a successful combination of twodegrees.Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) Degree ProgramObjective. The objective of the Alabama M.B.A. Program is to prepare high-achieving,high-potential students for successful careers in business within a globally competitiveenvironment. The Alabama M.B.A. is a full-time, selective admission program with acommitment to providing a high value-added experience, innovative programs, and re la -tion ship-intensive programming within a di verse and collaborative learning en vi ron ment.The curriculum delivers fundamental business concepts and business knowledge throughan interdisciplinary perspective. Case studies, live projects, team work and technologyprovide a dynamic applied teaching and learning environment. Students choose froma diverse selection of concentration areas in the second year, which allows for spe cial -iza tion in an area of focus aligned with his or her desired career path.Admission requirements. Admission to the M.B.A. Program requires a bachelor’sdegree from a college or university of fully recognized standing (or the equivalent);strong academic performance must have been demonstrated. Applicants also must showevidence of career interest in management, and relevant employment experience isconsidered in the admissions decision. Applicants must submit scores from the GraduateMan age ment Ad mis sions Test (GMAT). Stu dents whose native language is not Englishare required to complete the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL). Followingan initial review of completed application materials, an applicant may be requested tovisit campus for an admissions interview.Students are admitted to the program for the fall only and are encouraged to submitapplications for admission no later than April 15. Applications com plet ed prior to February15 have priority for consideration for fi nancial aid.A student beginning the M.B.A. Program is expected to have mastery understanding ofbusiness software applications, in clud ing the Microsoft Offi ce Suite of applications, priorto program entry. Students are also encouraged to have an understanding of in tro duc to ry